Councillor Catherine Deakin

Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest convened for a special meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to address several key financial and operational matters. The agenda included the setting of the Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy, Pay Policy Statement, and Members' Allowances Scheme for the same period. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to discuss the rationalisation and proportionality of its committees and review the draft calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year.

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to consider an application for a premises licence for German Doner Kebab. The committee decided to grant the application in part, restricting the late-night refreshment hours and the overall opening hours.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to discuss the recommissioning of vital children's health services, the renewal of a partnership agreement for the Better Care Fund, and the outcomes of a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of Adult Social Care services. The committee also reviewed the ongoing work of the Safeguarding Adults Board and the council's scrutiny forward plan.

Application for a premises licence, 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton, E10 5BT, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The application is for 1st City Self Drive, and has attracted a representation from another person, leading to a hearing. Councillors will be asked to decide whether to grant the application in full, grant it in part, or refuse it.

Review of a Premises Licence - BlackStar Grill & Bar, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow E17 7PE, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill, following an application for review. The sub-committee will hear evidence and consider representations before determining whether to modify, suspend, or revoke the licence, or take no action. The meeting may also exclude the press and public from part of the meeting.